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Very Telling Stats Recruits Should Know
Posted on 3/27/14 at 6:38 am
Posted on 3/27/14 at 6:38 am
I know some recruits keep an eye on our RB, so I thought I would post this. I don't know how to post a screen shot of this, so all I have is a link.
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Posted on 3/27/14 at 7:09 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
That's for real.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 7:30 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
Yes heard that before but not broken down to numbers. But how recruiting is now it's getting to the point kids know if they are going to receive offers. And even if you're a great High School player you might not graduate so that weeds some of them out too.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 7:32 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
I figured the numbers looked something like that, but I never saw it placed in a readable format. I would almost think the percentages are a bit lower than those listed. Its definitely a scary stat and props for you to find it.
However, just like every athlete has the drive to compete, they also have the thought process that they are better than the player next to them on the field. Most would probably look at that stat and say, "I'll be better than that" or "I'm better, so I'll be in the league long enough to earn my money", etc.
They need strong people around them helping them with those decisions, and sadly most of the time, they don't.
However, just like every athlete has the drive to compete, they also have the thought process that they are better than the player next to them on the field. Most would probably look at that stat and say, "I'll be better than that" or "I'm better, so I'll be in the league long enough to earn my money", etc.
They need strong people around them helping them with those decisions, and sadly most of the time, they don't.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 7:35 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
Posted on 3/27/14 at 7:51 am to SouthOfSouth
Not to disagree with OP because I think getting a college degree is one of the most important things athletes can do. However, the window to make money playing professional sports is very small for most athletes, especially in the NFL. If you can take the money while you are young you can always go back to college. But like the OP is saying, eventually getting a degree is very important.
This post was edited on 3/27/14 at 7:51 am
Posted on 3/27/14 at 8:07 am to GeauxPack81
quote:Exactly what I always say. You are only in your 20's once or 10 ten times for the smart asses. Go make a career and then go back to college. Shaq is a perfect example.
If you can take the money while you are young you can always go back to college
Posted on 3/27/14 at 8:12 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
Yeah but that doesn't matter to 90% of all recruits and probably closer to 100% for the caliber that LSU brings in.
These kids have been the best of the best at every level and have people building them up higher and higher. Education doesn't seem important when you think you're the next Manning/Sanders/White/etc..
These kids have been the best of the best at every level and have people building them up higher and higher. Education doesn't seem important when you think you're the next Manning/Sanders/White/etc..
Posted on 3/27/14 at 8:17 am to GeauxPack81
I would use this more as motivation rather than a rule. You have to work that hard to make it. It's not a cake walk. If you can get into the league, I say take it. You can go back to school afterwards if you don't make it after a few years.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 9:16 am to LSU 318 LSU
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Exactly what I always say. You are only in your 20's once or 10 ten times for the smart asses. Go make a career and then go back to college. Shaq is a perfect example.
That's kind of like using Steve Jobs as an example on why you should start a computer company in your garage. Shaq is the execption not the rule.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 9:47 am to GeauxPack81
quote:I wasn't trying to discourage leaving early, the point I was trying to make was that the after tax money is not what most envision and the time period is not very large. It doesn't have it on here, but, the number of Bankruptcies by retired or no longer in the league NFL Players is VERY large. I also would want the in state kids to know these numbers and realize that staying in state would enhance their career chances after football. Unless they plan on staying where they attend college, staying home for college is a better bet for success.
If you can take the money while you are young you can always go back to college
This post was edited on 3/27/14 at 9:51 am
Posted on 3/27/14 at 9:48 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
these numbers indicate that college football players that sluff off their schoolwork are making a huge mistake. but, try telling an 18 year old that, esp one that didn't apply himself in high school and received social promotions. here in tejas, a student can only flunk ONE YEAR. this info is a fact and provided to me by actual school teachers (the admin. would never let that get in writing). I just wish there was a way to get through to more kids that education is the ticket out of poverty, not pro sports.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:20 am to Larry
quote:quote:That's kind of like using Steve Jobs as an example on why you should start a computer company in your garage. Shaq is the execption not the rule.
Exactly what I always say. You are only in your 20's once or 10 ten times for the smart asses. Go make a career and then go back to college. Shaq is a perfect example.
This.
You should ask Steve Masiello if getting a degree is important. He's the better example.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:29 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
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I wasn't trying to discourage leaving early, the point I was trying to make was that the after tax money is not what most envision and the time period is not very large. It doesn't have it on here, but, the number of Bankruptcies by retired or no longer in the league NFL Players is VERY large.
I think that every college athlete should be required to watch the 30for30 Broke. It is an excellent documentary on what you are saying. These kids should learn the reality behind their potential career and how to handle their money.
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Film Summary:
According to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of former NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, many pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Keith McCants, Bernie Kosar and Andre Rison, as well as Marvin Miller, the former executive director of the MLB Players Association, this fascinating documentary digs into the psychology of men whose competitive nature can carry them to victory on the field and ruin off it.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:35 am to Cincinnati Bowtie
I like this a lot. up voted.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 11:39 am to Suntiger
i get the point but you also miss a very important point. probably, 1/2 or more of college recruits are not college material. ie. they would not have gone to college at all if it were not for football. a degree is not in the cards for a lot of these guys unless a school gives it away.
every high school sr. does not go to college. i think the op should have said that these guys need to prepare for life after the first 3 years whatever they choose and not SOLELY point out a degree as the only option.
every high school sr. does not go to college. i think the op should have said that these guys need to prepare for life after the first 3 years whatever they choose and not SOLELY point out a degree as the only option.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 1:38 pm to oldschoolgreats
Not to throw a wrench in the direction of this thread but my take on this also supports what I believe is kind of criminal with the fact $420,000 was MLB's average salary like 10-15 years ago. If an athlete deserves to be well paid, it's football players, not ghey arse baseball... but football is almost as bad as hockey in terms of "average" salary...
Posted on 3/27/14 at 1:57 pm to GeauxPack81
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Not to disagree with OP because I think getting a college degree is one of the most important things athletes can do. However, the window to make money playing professional sports is very small for most athletes, especially in the NFL. If you can take the money while you are young you can always go back to college. But like the OP is saying, eventually getting a degree is very important.
The window for the large majority of athletes who actually make it to the NFL is not limited by one's age. It's by duration in the NFL. In other words, players are generally given their first contract to develop, or they are replaced by younger players who have upside.
In other words, if the large majority are going to play for between 1-3 years, there isn't much difference if it's after your junior year or your senior year.
You still have a valid point, but I think it is very much overblown.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 1:58 pm to Cincinnati Bowtie
2014 NFL min salary- $420,00
Income after taxes- $252,000
Income after taxes- $252,000
Posted on 3/27/14 at 2:59 pm to Cincinnati Bowtie
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but, the number of Bankruptcies by retired or no longer in the league NFL Players is VERY large.
It's because a lot of people period, like to live beyond their means and don't plan ahead. The average person would go broke if given larger amounts of money in a 3 year time period. To me 756,000 is enough to find out what to do even after you're out of football. Go back to college, look up investing, find a trade, start a business, etc.
This post was edited on 3/27/14 at 3:03 pm
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